Obituaries
Beatrice D. Chiodini
May 4, 2004
Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home Beatrice Chiodini-Obituary & Picture Beatrice Chiodini Herrin-Beatrice D. Chiodini, 74, passed away 10:45 P.M., Sunday, May 2, 2004 at her residence. She was born October 31, 1929 in Beaumont, Texas to Joe & Imelda (Blanchard) DeCuir. She married John Chiodini, Jr on January 18, 1951 in Beaumont, Texas. John survives. Beatrice was retired, having been an RN...
Thomas L. Baker
May 1, 2004
Herrin-Thomas L. Baker, 81, of Herrin passed away at 4:40 A.M., Friday, April 30, 2004 at Herrin Hospital. Tom was born on May 7, 1922 in Herrin to James Wiley & Marria (Edwards) Baker. He married his wife of fifty-eight years, Lillian L. Oliver, on December 14, 1945 in Herrin. She survives of Herrin. Mr. Baker was a WWII Air...
Barbara Ann Clayton
Apr 29, 2004
Herrin- Barbara Ann Clayton, 76, of Carbondale died at 9:30 AM, Tuesday, April 26, 2004 at her sons home in Georgia. Barbara was born on January 22, 1928 in Herrin to Everett & Dexter (Howell) Wade. She married Kenneth Clayton on December 26, 1942 in Jackson, MO. He preceded her in death on March 26, 1996. She was retired and...
Emily Marie Bartar
Apr 28, 2004
Carbondale Emily Marie Bartar, 89, died Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 8:20 P.M. in her residence. Emily was born September 08, 1914 to Henry and Emily (Nevsimal) Kasper in Chicago. She married Frank Bartar on June 25, 1938 in Chicago and he preceded her in death on November 13, 1995. Emily was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. Survivors...
Joel Watson Mcpherson
Apr 27, 2004
Herrin- Joel Watson McPherson, 81, of Herrin, died at his home at 2:00 AM, Tuesday, April 27, 2004. Joel was born on April 17, 1923 in Lincoln, New Mexico to Joel Walter & Floy Edith (Talley) McPherson. He married his wife of sixty-two years Leona Martin on April 22, 1942 in Elk City, OK. She survives of Herrin. Mr. McPherson...
James F. (Frank) Curlee
Apr 25, 2004
Carterville- James Franklin Frank Curlee, 82, of Carterville, died at 10:50 PM, Saturday, April 24, 2004 at St. Josephs Hospital in Murphysboro. James was born on August 8, 1921 in Piper, Alabama to Gus & Hanna (Parker) Curlee. He married Patricia Armstrong on March 23, 1940 in Herrin. She preceded him in death on January 3, 1978. He married Mary...
Jack A. Montague
Apr 22, 2004
Pittsburg Jack A. Montague, 52, died as a result of an attack on a fuel convey in Fallujah, Iraq. Jack was born September 12, 1951 to Chester and Betty (Barnfield) Montague in Chicago. He married Betsy Hanson and together they have shared 27 years. Jack was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and previously worked on the railroad. He...
Edith M. Shannon
Apr 17, 2004
Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home Edith Mae Shannon-Obit & Picture Edith Mae Shannon Herrin-Edith Mae Shannon, passed away Wednesday, April 14, 2004 in her 93 year. Edith was born December 18, 1911 in Hanerford, Illinois which is now known as Logan to David & Mary Ann (Oyston) Cutty. She was married on December 31, 1943 at her brothers home in Buckner by...
Aven J. Caulk
Apr 17, 2004
Jean Caulk Herrin-Jean Caulk, 70, passed away 1:18 P.M., Friday, April 16, 2004 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Jean was born March 25, 1933 in Marie, Arkansas to Hayden & Letha (Dawson) Huckabee. She married Willis Calvin Caulk, Jr. on July 14, 1956 in Bensenville, Illinois. He preceded her in death on October 5, 1997. Jean was of...
Jennie Coloni Fairchild
Apr 14, 2004
Jennie Coloni Fairchild, 88, passed away at 4:49 P.M. Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Jennie was born January 03, 1916 in Herrin, the daughter of John and Augustina Coloni. She was united in marriage to Floren Fairchild in February 1939 and they enjoyed over 50 years together until his death in March 1989. Jennie...
Lena C. Filteau
Apr 14, 2004
Lena C. (Rendleman) Filteau, 75, of Winter Springs, Florida formerly of Goreville, died Friday, April 09th at 3:48 A.M. in Orlando, Florida. Lena was born April 18, 1928 to Rev. R.H. and Nellie (Lanningham) Rendleman in Goreville. Lena was a retired maintenance supervisor for Florida State University where she had worked for 30 years. She was a member of Second...
Patricia Commean
Apr 13, 2004
Herrin- Patricia Commean, 84, of Wheeling, formerly of Herrin and Energy, died at 5:40 PM, Monday, April 12, 2004 at Lexington of Wheeling with her family at her side. Pat was born on March 7, 1920 in London, England to Maurice & Doretta (Nichily) Afia. She was an English war bride and met her husband Levi E. Commean in England...
Wilma B. Barwick
Apr 12, 2004
Herrin-Wilma Bell Barwick, 82, passed away 6:45 A.M. Saturday, April 10, 2004 at her sons residence. Wilma was born October 16, 1921 in Hallidayboro, Illinois to Robert & Emma Rosenberger Snider. She married Virgil S. Barwick on October 25, 1941 in Jackson, Missouri. He preceded her in death on May 31, 1984. She was a member of the First Baptist...
James R. (Babe) Restivo
Apr 5, 2004
Freeman Spur- James R. Babe Restivo, 64, of Freeman Spur, died at his home, Sunday, April 4, 2004, 8:05 AM, with his family by his side. James was born on January 3, 1940 in Freeman Spur to Cottie & Fern (Dare) Restivo. He married his high school sweetheart Doris Lynn Ellington on August 24, 1957 at the Herrin First Presbyterian...
Infant- Kearra Madelon Pierce
Apr 5, 2004
Herrin- Kearra Madelon Pierce, infant daughter of Christina & Larry Pierce, Jr., was stillborn at 10:08 AM, Sunday, April 4, 2004 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale. A memorial service will be held at 1:00PM, Tuesday, April 6, 2004 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Sister Naomi Carter will officiate. Burial will follow at Blairsville Cemetery. Friends and family are invited...
Mildred Chaney
Apr 3, 2004
Marion-Mildred Chaney, 86, of Marion and formerly of Carrier Mills passed away 8:10 A.M., Saturday, April 3, 2004 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Mildred was born November 12, 1917 in Harrisburg to George & Edith (Wright) Jarrell. She married Harvey Chaney on July 14, 1940 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He preceded her in death. She was a retired...
Jenney A. Allgaier
Apr 2, 2004
Jenney A. Allgaier, 67, died Thursday, April 01, 2004 at 6:10 P.M. in Fountains Nursing Home in Marion. Jenney was born January 07, 1937 to John Howard and Genevieve (Huber) King in St. Louis, Missouri. She married Richard Allgaier and he survives in Marion. Jenney was a homemaker. Jenney was of the protestant faith, she enjoyed writing poetry, sketching, crocheting,...
Cleda Shemwell
Mar 27, 2004
Herrin- Cleda Grandma Cleda Shemwell passed away at 2:25 AM, Saturday, March 27, 2004 in the comfort of her home with her family. Cleda was born on November 21, 1927 in Carbondale to Isaac & Leona (Chumley) Leeper. She married her husband of fifty-seven years, Clarence Junior Shemwell, on June 28, 1947 in Mayfield, KY. He survives of Herrin. Mrs....
Mary E Waddington
Mar 25, 2004
Pittsburg Mary Edith Waddington, 96 died Monday, March 22, 2004 at 1:33 P.M. in The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Mary was born December 03, 1907 to Martin & Iva (Jenkins) Dunaway in Galatia, Illinois. She married Kenneth W. Waddington in 1947 and he precedes her in death. Mary worked as a cook at various places. Survivors include: Son Bill...
Harvey C. Smothers
Mar 25, 2004
Johnston City Harvey C. Smothers, 69, died Wednesday, March 24, 2004 at 6:49 P.M. in Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Harvey was born March 15, 1935 to Charles and Laura (Greenwalt) Smothers in Marion. He married Becky Smothers in St. Louis and she preceded him in death. Harvey was of the Protestant faith. Harvey is survived by: Step-son and...
